Climate guide for Taxco, Mexico

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About Taxco

Taxco tumbles down silver hills in whitewashed lanes-baroque Santa Prisca and artisan workshops. In Mexico, late spring through early autumn usually delivers the most reliable conditions for sightseeing travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
The strongest months are February, January, November: February peaks at 9.8/10, while July drops to 6.5/10.
02Weather & what to pack
22°C and 5 mm of rain shape a typical February here. Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.
03Crowds & value
Book early for January, the busiest stretch; March is the value window at 8.6/10.

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When to visit Taxco: the short answer

The best time to visit Taxco is February, followed by January, November. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 22°C with 5 mm of rain and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, September. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.6/10.

Across the year Taxco swings from 20°C in December to 27°C in May, a 8-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 2 mm in March to 209 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Taxco is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.3 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (27°C). Coolest: December (20°C). Driest: March (2 mm). Wettest: September (209 mm).

Taxco month by month

January ranks 2nd of 12 for Taxco — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

January averages 21°C (69°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight to work with.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Taxco (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

February in Taxco — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

February averages 22°C (71°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rain is a non-issue at 5 mm for the month, with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Taxco at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

March in Taxco — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)

Best window · 8.6/10

At 24°C (76°F) this is comfortable city weather in March, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Taxco at 8.6/10 (5th of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

April in Taxco: strong conditions, 7th of 12

Good · 8/10

April averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 daylight hours.

It scores 8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

Flexible dates? February scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May in Taxco — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

Days in May average 27°C (81°F) — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

With around 34 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.9 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 7.6/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Taxco — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

June in Taxco — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

June averages 26°C (79°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Taxco — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

July averages 23°C (74°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Monthly rainfall reaches 196 mm — wet for this destination — but about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Taxco — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

At 23°C (73°F) this is comfortable city weather in August, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 206 mm, but with about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Taxco — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

September in Taxco: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.6/10

At 22°C (71°F) this is comfortable city weather in September, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

This is the year's wettest stretch at 209 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.

That is 6.6/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Taxco — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Taxco — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

October averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Rainfall runs 87 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? February scores 1.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November ranks 3rd of 12 for Taxco — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.7/10

November averages 21°C (70°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.

Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.

A 9.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Taxco (3rd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.

Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

December ranks 4th of 12 for Taxco — one of the best windows

Best window · 9.5/10

At 20°C (67°F) this is comfortable city weather in December, with sightseeing easiest before lunch and after the afternoon peak.

At just 2 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Taxco at 9.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Taxco, Mexico?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Taxco are February, January, November, December. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Taxco year-round?
Taxco has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 20°C in December to 27°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.5 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Taxco?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Taxco are July (6.5/10), August (6.6/10), September (6.6/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Taxco?
September is the wettest month in Taxco, averaging about 209 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 2 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Taxco?
March sees the most sun in Taxco, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Taxco a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Taxco is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, November, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Taxco calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Taxco: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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